I am writing to share an exciting opportunity for teachers in California. You are invited to attend the third annualBetter Together: California Teachers Summit, a unique day of learning led by teachers, for teachers. The theme this year is “Now More Than Ever,” which reflects the importance of bringing teachers together to listen and learn from one another. The summit will provide teachers with the opportunity to share ideas, join a teacher network, and learn effective strategies for implementing the new California Standards in their classrooms. The event is FREE to all California PreK-12 teachers, teacher candidates, school administrators, and other educators. Continuing education credits will also be available to interested teachers at a minimal cost. The event will take place on Friday, July 28, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and an additional professional development opportunity with lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.will bepresented by National University. The event will be held at 35 locationsthroughout the state, including the Town & Country Resort Hotel and Convention Center hosted by National University. Teachers can reserve their spot today at CATeachersSummit.com

The Summit is a cooperative project of The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU), the California State University (CSU), and New Teacher Center (NTC). This year’s event will feature keynote addresses by education leaders, TED-style EdTalks presented by local teachers, and EdCamp discussions on timely topics ranging from addressing bullying in the classroom to celebrating diversity to teaching students to be open-minded and critical thinkers.

We know teachers want to hear and learn from one another, so please spread the word to your fellow teachers. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates, and join the conversation using the hashtag #BetterTogetherCA.

We hope to see you at the Summit on July 28!

Sincerely,

Judy Mantle, Ph. D. Dean, Sanford College of Education National University

There is still time to join our upcoming cohort for our one-of-a-kind Master of Science in Advanced Teaching Practice with a National Board Specialization degree program. The new cohort starts July 7 and provides National Board candidates an opportunity to earn a degree that fully integrates the component development process into the coursework and offers support and feedback as they prepare for certification.

National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) are recognized across the country as having met the highest standards that our profession has to offer (visit the NBPTS website for more information). If you are considering becoming a National Board Candidate or are already prepared to jump on board for the 2017-18 cycle and are looking for support options, whether through this master's program, extending learning credit opportunities, mentoring, or other resources, then join us for our upcoming webinar where we will will share what the National University NB Leadership Center has to offer you during your journey.

During our webinar, we explore the following topics:

An introduction to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, its tools and processes, and the benefits of certification

An overview of the certification process

An overview the the National University NB Leadership Center's support options, including:

Our Master of Science in Teaching with a National Board Specialization

Extended learning credit opportunities

Our NBCT-EDGE online support environment

Our online support webinars and resources

Our online support options are available and accessible to candidates anywhere in the country. The National Board Specialization courses that are part of the master's degree and continuing education programs are taught by National Board Certified teachers and integrate component development from the National Board process into the coursework so that candidates are able to earn credit while working toward and receiving feedback on their components. The online support environment is available to candidates 24-7 and provides a solid foundation for navigating the process.

Our professional development series kicks off this summer with our candidate academy orientation, and our next master's cohort starts July 7, so be sure to attend this information webinar to see how our options can serve you in your journey. The webinar will take place on Thursday, June 22, at 6pm Pacific, 9pm Eastern, and will also be available on demand. To join, register HERE.